hands-off

Example Sentences

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McCullum and Key took a more hands-off approach to the England team which critics felt led to an overly relaxed environment.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

It also introduced an optional subscription package called Autonomy+ for driver-assistance features, such as hands-off driving.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Indeed, the administration takes a surprisingly hands-off approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

It calls for the sustainability of public finances to be restored, adding efforts previously taken to control such finances by the Treasury were "limited and hands-off".

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

But maybe they’re just a really hands-off kind of couple.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera